Patuxent River Sojourn Kayaking Trip

Enjoy a multi-day canoeing and kayaking expedition on the Patuxent River from June 24 - 28!  The Patuxent River Sojourn takes paddlers on a journey along the Patuxent that includes educational programming, riverside camping, festive meals, live music, and more.

Both novice and experienced paddlers will enjoy this unique on-the-water experience that builds a strong environmental ethic.  Paddlers have the option of signing up for as many (or as few) days of paddling as they like, from one day to the full trip.  The trip itinerary is as follows:

• Thursday, June 24: Kickoff at Greenwell State Park
• Friday, June 25: Restoration Activities and Creek Paddles around Greenwell
• Saturday, June 26: Paddle to Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
• Sunday, June 27: Restoration Activities and Creek Paddles around Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
• Monday, June 28: Creek Paddles around Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum

The cost is $65 per day for adults and $35 per day for youth.  The price includes meals, camp sites, commemorative t-shirts, daily or weeklong shuttles, safety outfitter, and interpretive education (canoe/kayak not included).  Participants must be at least 8 years of age.  (The cost is $55 per day for Patuxent Riverkeeper members.)

For more information and to register, visit the Patuxent Riverkeeper website, www.paxriverkeeper.org, or contact Lauren Webster at 301-249-8200 or Lauren@paxriverkeeper.org. 

We Need Your Photos!

We need your photos for our new 2010 St. Mary’s County Destination Guide and other materials promoting the county. We are seeking outdoor recreation themed photos of kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking, and sailing. Your name will appear in the photo credit.

Please submit your photos by Wednesday, September 30 for consideration. All photos submitted must meet the following requirements. Photos must be clear, sharp and properly exposed. Digital images should be sent at the maximum resolution available. JPEG format is preferred; images should be a minimum of 300 dpi at 2” x 3”. Image files less than 500 KB are generally not usable.

Please submit your photos and contact information to Rebecca Deprey, Tourism Coordinator, via email at Rebecca.Deprey@stmarysmd.com or via mail on CD to the following address:

Rebecca Deprey
St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism
P.O. Box 653
Leonardtown, MD 20650

For more information, please call Rebecca Deprey at 301-475-4200 ext. 1404.